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This bill mandates a new, blind, and randomized selection process for medical evaluators in Oklahoma Children's Code cases to ensure fairness and prevent bias, with the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts responsible for establishing this system and maintaining an audit trail of interactions. The bill also raises the standard of proof required to declare a child "deprived" (meaning a child is found to be abused or neglected and placed under court protection) from a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not) to "proof beyond a reasonable doubt," a much higher legal threshold, and requires annual certification for medical evaluators focusing on parental rights and family preservation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1909&Session=2600